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World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2015


Where will unemployment be the highest over the next five years? Find out from this report.
Where will unemployment be the highest over the next five years? Find out from this report.

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ASEAN community 2015: Managing integration for better jobs and shared prosperity


This publication examines the impact of the ASEAN Economic Community on labour markets and aims at offering evidence-based policy recommendations.
This publication examines the impact of the ASEAN Economic Community on labour markets and aims at offering evidence-based policy recommendations.

Global Wage Report 2014/15


This report analyses the evolution of real wages around the world, giving a unique picture of wage trends and relative purchasing power globally and by region.
This report analyses the evolution of real wages around the world, giving a unique picture of wage trends and relative purchasing power globally and by region.
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Trade unions slam “anti-labour” policies of the Centre

The Hindu, India, 27 Feb 2015 - Members of trade unions, including the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), INTUC, CITU, AIUTC, MMS, LPF and the AICCTU, staged a dharna in front of the Collectorate here on Thursday protesting the “anti-labour” policies of the Union government.

Posted by AP-IRNet at Mar 02, 2015 03:29 PM |
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Domestic workers say ILO pact progress slow

The PhnomPenhPost, Cambodia, 27 Feb 2015 - The government was yesterday accused of dragging its feet after claiming it needed more time to ratify the International Labour Organization’s convention on protecting domestic worker rights.

Posted by AP-IRNet at Mar 02, 2015 03:14 PM |
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CITY DIARY: Daycare facilities at industrial areas need of the hour

DAWN.com, Pakistan, 26 Feb 2015 - Absence of childcare facilities in Lahore’s industrial areas has forced working parents to either lock their children in their houses or leave them with grandparents, siblings, relatives or neighbours. The situation is dreadful in Kot Lakhpat industrial area, an estate of 50,000 workers, who are facing great difficulties in balancing work and parenting.

Posted by AP-IRNet at Mar 02, 2015 03:10 PM |
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Asia‐Pacific Labour Market Update, February 2015

Provides a snapshot of recent labour market trends for a number of economies in the Asia-Pacific region, based on official data available as of 6 January 2015, with special coverage on high and rising income inequality trends and labour market policies to foster inclusive growth.

Posted by AP-IRNet at Feb 02, 2015 12:00 AM |
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AP-IRNet Community Updates - 14th Edition Jan 2015

The highlights and new features on this AP-IRNet January newsletter include: ILO's newest report "World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2015", The "Global Wage Report 2014/15", "Rules of the Game: a brief introduction to International Labour Standards"; As well as updated news on industrial relations issues in the region.

Posted by AP-IRNet at Jan 29, 2015 12:00 AM |
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World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2015

Formerly entitled Global Employment Trends, the World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2015 includes a forecast of global unemployment levels and explains the factors behind this trend, including continuing inequality and falling wage shares. It looks at the drivers of the rising middle class in the developing world as well as the risk of social unrest, especially in areas of elevated youth unemployment. The report addresses structural factors shaping the world of work, including an aging population and shifts in the skills sought by employers.

Posted by AP-IRNet at Jan 20, 2015 12:00 AM |
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